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Log In, Let AI Handle Errands
3 Aug
Summary
- Google's AI assistant integrates with Chrome to manage web tasks.
- It uses logged-in accounts for research and booking flight options.
- Safety features are in place against prompt injection attacks.
Google's AI assistant, Spark, has integrated with its Chrome web browser, enabling it to manage tedious web errands. The assistant can leverage logged-in accounts and saved passwords to perform tasks such as researching flight options and starting the booking process. Google suggests potential uses like scheduling apartment viewings.
To address security concerns, Google has implemented tools to protect against prompt injection, a method where hidden prompts on malicious websites can force an assistant to take unwanted actions. Spark will not complete payments independently, requiring user review and final confirmation for purchases.
This new integration is currently rolling out in the United States. Google has also expanded Spark access to its AI Pro subscribers in over 160 countries, with further regional availability expected in the future. The assistant also integrates with Google Workspace applications.
